Motherhood Moments
MARCH 2, 2023
“Whether going away or staying home for Spring Break, there are many ways families can create teachable moments about recycling. This is important since P+PB research shows that 95% of Americans say they recycle to some extent but fewer than half know the basics of recycling,” explained Mary Anne Hansan, President, P+PB.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2015
Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Two liter soda bottles.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Apart from the obvious ones like cars and other vehicles, there is a plethora of tools, appliances, phones, watches, cameras, computers, toys and gadgets that are battery powered. Older types of batteries contained a large amount of mercury which is toxic to plants and animals and should never be released into the environment.
Saving With Shellie
MAY 8, 2015
This is perfect if you are still looking for a spot to plant a garden in your yard. You could plant flowers but we use our raised garden bed for growing vegetables! Use six cubic feet of soil to fill this bed and plant it with herbs, vegetables, or flowers. This Raised Garden Kit is only $28 today at Home Depot.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 3, 2011
If you find a table with a leg missing, you can buy four matching stair posts or use recycled bench legs to create a unique centerpiece for your living area. Be creative and look for ways to recycle and refurbish items that will reveal your style. Use retired handbags, shoes or china serving dishes as one-of-a-kind plant holders.
Saving With Shellie
APRIL 28, 2015
Use six cubic feet of soil to fill this bed and plant it with herbs, vegetables, or flowers. Here are a few other things about this Kit: Recycled plastic and wood Will not rot No tools required Easy assembly This raised garden bed also has really great reviews which is always nice when buying online!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 20, 2013
Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day, a day set aside to plant trees. Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. Good luck choosing just a few!
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